The Lakers’ preseason roster crunch was ultimately solved by cutting Dalton Knecht, an unceremonious end to his once-promising Lakers career. It was also an anticlimactic ending to the team’s search for a solution that didn’t involve just waiving Knecht. While…
Trade discussions between the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks regarding Jericho Sims fell through over draft pick compensation, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The proposed swap would have been headlined by Dalton Knecht and Sims, but Milwaukee sought two future second-round draft picks, whereas the Lakers were only willing to part with one.
After failing to complete a trade to resolve their preseason roster crunch, the Lakers ultimately waived Knecht. Writer Jacob Rude argues that passing on the Bucks' asking price was the right move for Los Angeles, while noting the team still appears to be actively seeking an upgrade at backup center.
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